Indian Village Directory

Banela Village

Banela is an inhabited village in Tharali Sub-district of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 041663, the Census 2011 record lists 193 people in 41 households and the reported area is 89.87 hectares. The local references include Banela Gram Panchayat, Tharali CD Block and the nearest town reference is Karnaprayag at about 35 km.

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Quick answer: Banela is a village in Tharali Sub-district, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 041663 and 193 people in 41 households.
Village Code041663
Population193
Households41
Area89.87 hectares
Nearest TownKarnaprayag

Key Village Facts

Village
Banela
Census Village Code
041663
State
Uttarakhand
State Census Code
05
District
Chamoli
District Census Code
057
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Tharali
Sub-district Census Code
00288
CD Block
Tharali
Gram Panchayat
Banela
Households
41
Population
193
Male Population
87
Female Population
106
Sex Ratio
1,218.39
Area
89.87 hectares
Area
0.9 sq km
Nearest Town
Karnaprayag
Nearest Town Distance
35 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
246444
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Banela at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 193 people, 89.87 hectares of reported area and Karnaprayag as the nearest town reference for Banela, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictChamoli
Sub-districtTharali
CD BlockTharali
Gram PanchayatBANELA
  • Banela falls under Tharali Sub-district in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand.
  • The Census village code is 041663.
  • The record lists 193 people living in 41 households.
  • The reported village area is 89.87 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Karnaprayag.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density214.75 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.71 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share18.65%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share36.3%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Banela in the official administrative record. Census village code 041663, Banela Gram Panchayat and Tharali CD Block.

State Census Code
05
District Census Code
057
Sub-district Census Code
00288
Village Census Code
041663
CD Block Code
0013
CD Block Name
Tharali
Gram Panchayat Name
Banela

Location and Distance

Karnaprayag is the nearest town listed for Banela, about 35 km away. Gopeshwar is listed as the district headquarters at about 73 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Tharali
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
22 km
District Headquarter
Gopeshwar
Distance from District Headquarter
73 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Karnaprayag
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
35 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Dehradun
Distance within State/UT
255 km
Nearest Town
Karnaprayag
Distance from Nearest Town
35 km
Total Geographical Area
89.87 hectares
Area
0.9 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 193 people in 41 households, with 87 male residents and 106 female residents. The average household size is 4.71, and SC share is 18.65% and ST share is 0% for Banela. Population density works out to about 214.75 people per sq km.

Total Households
41
Total Population
193
Male Population
87
Female Population
106
Sex Ratio
1,218.39
Average Household Size
4.71
SC Population
36
SC Male Population
14
SC Female Population
22
SC Population Share
18.65
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Banela list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Banela include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
1.92 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Banela include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
State Highway
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Banela include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Banela is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 12 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Banela show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Ragi and Barley, net sown area is 26.83 hectares and irrigated land is 9.73 hectares (36.3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Ragi
Agricultural Commodities Third
Barley
Forest Area In Hectares
5.3 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
6.6
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
6.3 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
42.92 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
26.83
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
17.1 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
9.73
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
9.73 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Others
Available
Others Functions All Year
Available
Others Functions in Summer
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Banela

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
8
Banks in Matched Records
3
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 7 88%
CRM 1 12%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 4 50%
Punjab National Bank 2 25%
Union Bank of India 2 25%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Punjab National Bank ATM 246444 Chamoli Gair Sain ** Saliyana Saliyana Punjab National Bank Saliyana, Chamoli, Uttarakhand, 246444
State Bank of India CRM 246444 Chamoli Karnaprayag Karnaprayag (Np) Uttrakhand Karan Prayag, Tehsil Karanprayag, Chamoli, Uttarakhand, 246444
Union Bank of India ATM 246444 Chamoli Karnaprayag Karnaprayag (Np) Middle Road Main Market Near Gandhi Ashram, Chamoli, Uttarakhand, 246444
Punjab National Bank ATM 246444 Chamoli Karnaprayag Karnaprayag (Np) Uttarakhand Main Market Karanprayag, Chamoli, Uttarakhand, 246444
State Bank of India ATM 246444 Chamoli Karnaprayag Karnaprayag (Np) Uttrakhand Karan Prayag, Tehsil Karanprayag, Chamoli, Uttarakhand, 246444
State Bank of India ATM 246444 Chamoli Karnaprayag Karnaprayag (Np) Nainital Road, Near Pertol Pump, Karnaprayag Sbi Near Pnb Bank, Chamoli, Uttarakhand, 246444
State Bank of India ATM 246444 Chamoli Karnaprayag Karnaprayag (Np) Near Pertol Pump, Karnaprayag Sbi Near Pnb Bank, Nainital Road, Chamoli, Uttarakhand, 246444

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Banela village located?

Banela is in Tharali Sub-district of Chamoli district in Uttarakhand, India.

Which district is Banela village in?

Banela village is in Chamoli district.

Which state is Banela village in?

Banela village is in Uttarakhand.

Which sub-district is Banela under?

Banela comes under Tharali Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Banela?

The Census village code of Banela is 041663.

Which Gram Panchayat is Banela under?

Banela is listed under BANELA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Tharali.

What is the population of Banela village?

The village record lists 193 people and 41 households for Banela.

How many households are in Banela village?

The village record lists 41 households for Banela.

What is the male and female population of Banela?

The record lists 87 male residents and 106 female residents for Banela.

What is the sex ratio of Banela village?

The sex ratio of Banela is 1,218.39 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Banela village?

The reported geographical area of Banela is 89.87 hectares.

What is the population density of Banela village?

The approximate population density of Banela is 214.75 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Banela?

The nearest town listed for Banela is Karnaprayag, about 35 km away.

How far is Banela from the district headquarters?

Banela is about 73 km from Gopeshwar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Banela from the sub-district headquarters?

Banela is about 22 km from Tharali, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Banela?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Banela.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Banela?

For Banela, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Ragi and Barley, net sown area is 26.83 hectares and irrigated land is 9.73 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Banela?

The page shows 8 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Banela. These records include 3 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.